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Exchange money All major towns and cities have exchange houses (Casas de Cambio). These places will change traveller’s checks and foreign cash. They also offer slightly better rates than airport, hotels and banks. |
Credit cards accepted
All 4 -and 5-star hotels, and the vast majority of large stores, hotels and restaurants accept VISA, MasterCard, DINER’S, and AMERICAN EXPRESS. There is, however, often a surcharge placed on credit card transactions, so sometimes cash purchases will work out cheaper. |
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Shopping Shop opening times in Chile vary according from region to region. In Santiago, stores are open from 10am until 8pm, Monday to Friday, closing at around 2pm on Saturdays. Only large supermarkets and malls are open on Sundays. In provincial Chile, stores will open in the morning, close around midday, and open their doors again at around 2pm. Malls throughout the country normally open at around 9m and stay open until 10pm. All prices indicated in stores include tax. |
Voltag 220 W, 50 cycles, AC. |
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Tip 10% is the average restaurant tip. Cab drivers do not expect to be tipped, but they appreciate the fare being rounded off. |